Description
Homeroom is a program that allows teachers to share photos and videos of the students to their parents. It's easy to use, and free.
Teachers: Share photos and videos quickly and easily
Parents: Get alerts when teachers post updates, add comments and like photos.
Albums: Create private albums for classes, events or field trips and assign other people to contribute to the album
Practical Applications
This can provide a means for parents to feel connected to their children during the day and could prove especially valuable for parents that don't have custody of their children.
This tool can also be used to share family photos/videos among friends and family without having to use facebook.
References
This tool was contributed by Michelle Vass, and the write-up was completed by Cameron Hacault
This is a great way to engage teachers, students and parents alike.
Simple to use.
Excellent privacy features.
Free
Cons
None observed. The program is simple and intuitive.
Screenshot
Michelle made a demo account for us and uploaded a bunch of photos/videos. Here is a screenshot of our account that shows media being used, and comments for some of the media.
Michelle "I personally use this for all my classes as a way to store individual classroom content as well. With such a variety of classes it's a perfect organizational option. I typically teach six or more different classes each week, having different content to keep organized. Once i am in the opened app I can upload 30 or more picture to an album.
(Optional viewing link but viewer needs to join with their email) In this demo created I took several screen shots with added comments to show Cameron how the app works. Like an online tutorial......."
Homeroom
Website: https://gethomeroom.com/Price: $0
Description
Homeroom is a program that allows teachers to share photos and videos of the students to their parents. It's easy to use, and free.
Practical Applications
This can provide a means for parents to feel connected to their children during the day and could prove especially valuable for parents that don't have custody of their children.
This tool can also be used to share family photos/videos among friends and family without having to use facebook.
References
This tool was contributed by Michelle Vass, and the write-up was completed by Cameron Hacault
Here are some reviews on the Homeroom app.
Edshelf review https://edshelf.com/tool/homeroom/
Teachers First review http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=16175
TechCrunch review http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/29/homeroom-brings-private-photo-sharing-to-the-classroom/
Pros
- This is a great way to engage teachers, students and parents alike.
- Simple to use.
- Excellent privacy features.
- Free
ConsScreenshot
Michelle made a demo account for us and uploaded a bunch of photos/videos. Here is a screenshot of our account that shows media being used, and comments for some of the media.
Michelle "I personally use this for all my classes as a way to store individual classroom content as well. With such a variety of classes it's a perfect organizational option. I typically teach six or more different classes each week, having different content to keep organized. Once i am in the opened app I can upload 30 or more picture to an album.
(Optional viewing link but viewer needs to join with their email) In this demo created I took several screen shots with added comments to show Cameron how the app works. Like an online tutorial......."
https://gethomeroom.com/i/JY86R7